"This time, I feel it was a little bit sweeter because I didn't have an opportunity to campaign as hard as I used to. I depended a lot more on my supporters," he said. "I feel more dedicated to the citizens of my precinct because of the effort they made to get out and vote."

Flores, elected to his third term, said his agenda for the next four years includes striving to ensure University Medical Center operates independently while championing the county's general assistance program. Further down the road, he said, the county will begin assessing the need for a new jail.

Maines, also elected to his third four-year term as commissioner, said he's pleased with the message voters sent him.